Voyages of the
Philosopher King
By J. Phillip Jones — Christian author & rogue software architect. Space opera packed with galactic secrets, ancient enigmas, and unyielding moral resolve.
The Series: Voyages of the Philosopher King
An expansive space opera series following Captain Joshua Spear and the crew of the private prospector starship Philosopher King as they seek exotic elements, confront interstellar peril, and rely on each other and the hand of providence on the galactic frontier.
Flight From Shadow
A fortune found in deep space. An ancient anomaly awakened. A desperate race for survival.
"He was almost to her when suddenly the green circle recessed back into the rockface, and the surrounding section began to part from the middle. That brought Tom up short as he and Sara-Jay watched the two sections slide outwards revealing a large oval opening and a chamber beyond. And then Ava screamed."
Threat From Shadow
Outgunned, on the run, and hunted across the void. The crew must unite to survive threats shrouded in shadow.
Work in Progress Tracker
Real-time milestones, drafting word counts, and stage-by-stage progression for upcoming novels.
Voyages of the Philosopher King: Book #3 (Title TBA)
The climactic next chapter in the Voyages of the Philosopher King saga. Following the dramatic encounters in Threat From Shadow, Captain Joshua Spear and his crew confront the deeper galactic forces manipulating their path through the uncharted void.
Production Milestones & Roadmap
Plot architecture, character arcs, and worldbuilding complete.
Writing Chapter One
Pacing check, narrative continuity, and scene tightening.
External feedback, dialogue polishing, and technical sci-fi consistency.
Advance reader review copies and final error sweeps.
Kindle formatting, paperback prep, and global launch.
"Prologue written, writing chapter one"
High-Adventure Sci-Fi Built on Wonder, Action & Moral Conviction
"My goal in writing *Voyages of the Philosopher King* is to create exciting, thought-provoking adventure stories for readers who love deep space exploration, technical intrigue, and memorable characters—without resorting to gratuitous cynicism or vulgarity. Action, suspense, camaraderie, and humor are the true hallmarks of a great space voyage."